41 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Vogel State Park Campground welcomes pets throughout its sites, offering accommodations ranging from tent camping to cabins and RVs. Pets must remain on leashes no longer than 6 feet while in the campground. Nearby, Unicoi State Park & Lodge provides similar pet-friendly options with well-maintained trails where dogs can explore alongside their owners. Both parks feature full hookup sites for RVs, with Unicoi offering amenities including drinking water, electric hookups, and shower facilities that accommodate campers traveling with animals. Most campgrounds in the Chattahoochee-Oconee area maintain clean, accessible facilities, though Jenny's Creek Family Campground stands out with particularly pristine bathrooms according to multiple visitors. The campgrounds accommodate various camping styles including tent sites with water and electricity positioned along creeks or ponds. Campers reference The Dyrt for top tips on camping near Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests, Georgia.
DeSoto Falls Recreation Area offers creek-side sites perfect for pets who enjoy water access, with site 23 providing ample space for hammocks over the creek and easy wading access. Trails throughout the region accommodate leashed dogs, including the nearby waterfall trail which is accessible even for those with mobility limitations. Track Rock Campgrounds provides full hookups in a wooded setting where pets can enjoy shade during hot Georgia summers. Many campgrounds including Amicalola Falls State Park feature hiking trails directly accessible from camp, allowing convenient exercise opportunities for dogs without requiring additional travel. Wildlife encounters are possible in this mountainous region, so campers should monitor pets carefully, especially during early morning and evening hours. The outdoor experience at these pet-friendly campgrounds benefits from natural features like Frogtown Creek, where both humans and canines can cool off during warm weather camping trips.
"This campground has a beautiful mountain view behind the lake. There is also a beautiful waterfall to hike to. They offer paddle boards, kayaks, peddleboats, and aqua cycles to rent for the lake."
"Vogel State Park was perfectly situated along Hwy 19 in the north Georgia mountains for an easy spot for the night."
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from $30 - $290 / night
"The tent camp site was good, bathrooms and water were a close walking distance.
We picked this state park for all the activities. We took archery lessons and did the zip line course.""Perched on the side of the beautiful Georgia mountains, I feel as if you're 1,000,000 miles away from the madness."
"But Raven cliffs offers both walk-in campsite and a lot of hike to camp sites. The trail has some great views and different terrain from small creek crossings to some steep hills and valleys."
"There are two sides of the camp, the camp side and the trail side. It is very, very high traffic on the weekends. There is water and bathroom access."
"Pros: Shaded serene creek setting Toilets Showers Easy walking trails Pet friendly Cons: Loud road noise especially motorcycles!"
"This area of Georgia is chock full of great places to hike and explore."
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from $20 - $40 / night
"Beautiful lake and stables and plenty of room ,yet campsites are tucked away to also give u a private feel as well! Pet friendly as well!"
"Good sized campground tucked into the mountains. I brought my dog with me and had a great time. There is a lake that you can fish in, stables to ride horses, and hiking trails on the campground."
"It's proximity to Atlanta can cause the area around the falls to fill up quick so the earlier or colder the better."
"If you're taking off on the AT, then you need to get walking. However, if you want a small taste of the AT and would like to camp out near the starting point, then this is a great place to be."
"We were trying to be close to Helen, GA without actually being IN Helen, GA. For our 2 night stay, this was nice. My family is used to staying in dispersed sites."
"The tent sites are all either beside a creek or next to the pond. Large campsites fo tents, we could have easily had 3 tents comfortably. Highly recommend them!"
"Situated at the far north end of Lake Lanier, this Georgia state park is awesome! One of the best things about it for RV/trailer camping is the huge distance between camp sites!"
"This Georgia State Park is in Gainesville on the Chattahoochee where it meets up with Lake Lanier. It was very easy to get to from the Atlanta area. "
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from $25 - $225 / night
"It's gorgeous during the fall season & the trails connect to the Appalachian trail. It's pet friendly and usually pretty quiet, despite filling up pretty quickly in fall months."
"This is a nice sprawling campground sort of hidden away in the north Georgia mountains. The lake is great for swimming and there is plenty of shade and greenery."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $26 - $125 / night
"Andrews Cove Campground is a small and peaceful campground located about 6 miles north of Helen, Georgia in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest."
"Great campsite for a rugged and tucked away feel without having to actually go too far. The campsite has a wide array of spots, fairly close together but it wasn’t very crowded so still private."
from $12 - $18 / night
GuideLeft Pigeon Forge Tn. GPS took us on an adventure, route 129 The Tail of the Dragon 318 curves switchback and hairpins I was nervous but slayed it. Lol. Peachtree Cove RV Park is perfect for quiet camping. Dog run area stream or river at most sites. I had a reservation at Andrew’s Valley Railway Tour highly recommend both of these
ScoutI camped here with a friend last weekend and absolutely loved this place! It's a cute little site with a great host, clean bathrooms, free firewood, and super friendly dogs, goats, and people. I would for sure stay here again and recommend.
ScoutWe stayed for a week in late October. Quiet and secluded but right outside of Franklin. Very. Nicely decorated. Has small campstore, very nice laundryroom, and a guest event center. Rick, the campsite host, helped me get backed in and asked if I needed any more help. Some pull-throughs. Some sites are a little tight but others really nice. We will definitely come back.
ScoutWhatever person or group of persons designed the campground were clueless as to how to develop a campground. Sites are packed in the most preposterous configuration to have tents, trailers motorhomes all jammed together nearly touching each other with zero privacy. Come for the hikes and views of the gorge but come with the lowest expectations for the campground and you’ll be fine
GuideA sign on the gate says that the area has been closed "due to vandalism and unauthorized activity".
GuideThis is one of several USFS campgrounds that are within a few miles of each other. The cost is only $8/night, first come first served. The sites are fairly large with about half of them on a wide, clear creek. There is no running water, but there are bear proof trash cans and vault toilets that were fairly clean, but didn't smell great.
There is free potable water and an RV dump station about a mile away at the North River Game Checking Station on River Road near the Spivey Cove campground..
The campsite was clean with picnic table, fire ring, and a lantern post. The fire ring was almost full of ashes and it appears that campers have to clean them out themselves.
The Green Cove Angler store is a couple miles away and has ice, firewood and other camper things.
Unfortunately, while we were there, it was bear hunting season and another camper had multiple barking and baying dogs that went on and on for hours.
ScoutWalk to trail sites, clean bathrooms, sites close together…water and electric at site. Sites are sloped gravel.
GuideVery nice spot! I imagine it gets full in the summer and on weekends, but just two groups today. Wish we could stay longer. People left a lot of trash at the day use areas sadly but sites were clean. No T-Mobile service.
TravelerWater was very low and poor quality. Host was friendly but don’t buy his wood - it doesn’t burn well. County water tasted funny, probably minimal treatment. We had quite a hike to the restroom, which wasn’t regularly cleaned.
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests campgrounds sit at elevations ranging from 1,600 to 3,000 feet, creating distinctly cooler summer temperatures than nearby Atlanta. The region receives approximately 60 inches of annual rainfall, contributing to the lush forest environment where campers often encounter morning fog rising from creek valleys. Most campgrounds remain open from April through October, with limited winter camping available.
Hiking to waterfalls: Access multiple waterfall trails directly from campsites at Raven Cliff Falls. "Raven Cliff Falls trail is a 2.5 miles hike that ends at a breathtaking waterfall, but the trail doesn't quite end there. Once you arrive at the falls there's plenty of room to roam the dozens of rock structures," notes Wayne H.
Paddle sports: Rent canoes and kayaks at Don Carter State Park Campground on Lake Lanier. "It was beautiful!!! Great campground, good access to bathhouse, where I charged my power bank and everything went amazing. Good weather, good price, it even has a laundry," reports Rodrigo D.
Fishing access: Fish directly from your campsite at Lake Winfield Scott Campground. "Great place to fish and relax," explains Michael K. The 18-acre mountain lake has excellent rainbow trout fishing opportunities, particularly during spring and fall seasons.
Trail connections: Combine day hikes with the Appalachian Trail at multiple access points. "Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area has a trail that connects to the AT so you may meet some hikers bound for Maine or may want to make it a stop on a longer AT hike," shares Anna R.
Creek-side camping: Secure sites alongside running water for natural white noise. At Desoto Falls, "the sites are packed with dense trees and a stream that turned every corner of the upper loop into a white noise machine fit for a sleepy, woodsy king," writes Phil K.
Clean facilities: Many Chattahoochee-Oconee campgrounds maintain exceptionally clean bathhouses. "The bathrooms were so clean and so nice! They are air conditioned with three stall and three showers," reports Sarah S. about Jenny's Creek Family Campground.
Privacy between sites: Find secluded camping at Trackrock Campground & Cabins. "Separated, serene lots... Nice and quiet site with bathrooms and showers nearby," notes Dallas F. The campground features wooded sites with significant natural barriers between camping areas.
Morning wildlife viewing: Watch for deer and other animals during early morning hours. "Do some animal watching or photography. From 6 in the evening and beyond you will find deer grazing in late summer and early fall," suggests Crystal C. about Don Carter State Park.
Bear activity: Black bears frequent many campgrounds throughout the region. At Lake Winfield Scott Campground, campers should "keep in mind that this is bear country. Its always a good idea to keep food out of tents, in a bear proof container, and hung up at least 14 feet off the ground," advises John W.
Road noise: Some otherwise peaceful campgrounds experience traffic sounds. "The proximity to the road was the only overall downside to the location of Desoto Falls. We spent Labor Day weekend there, and apparently that's the time every biker below the Mason-Dixon Line chooses to play out their Hunter Thompson Mint 400 fantasy," explains Phil K.
Cell service limitations: Many forest campgrounds lack reliable connectivity. "This park is pretty remote - we couldn't even get cell service from our campsite," notes Jeffrey S. about Lake Winfield Scott. Download maps and information before arrival.
Seasonal crowds: Fall foliage season brings significantly higher visitor numbers. Rachel H. mentions Lake Winfield Scott "usually pretty quiet, despite filling up pretty quickly in fall months."
Kid-friendly water access: Choose campsites where children can safely explore creek edges. At Amicalola Falls State Park Camping, "my teens loved it. They found all kinds of insects they had never seen even a Luna moth," shares Traci C.
Playground proximity: Several campgrounds feature dedicated play areas. Jenny's Creek Family Campground "has a nice playground on site as well as air conditioned club house they provides a nice break from the heat," according to Sarah S.
Mobility-friendly options: Some trails accommodate strollers and children with mobility limitations. "The trail has some great views and different terrain from small creek crossings to some steep hills and valleys," explains DeWayne H. about Raven Cliff Falls.
Educational programs: Take advantage of ranger-led activities focused on wildlife. At Don Carter State Park, "we went to a ranger program on raptors on Saturday which was interesting," mentions Joel R., offering educational opportunities for children.
Site selection: Research specific site numbers before booking at dog friendly campgrounds in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests. "We have a 27' airstream and there are a couple campsites that are hard to get into. Number 18 does not look hard, but the layout is very difficult to get into," cautions Soren B. about Amicalola Falls State Park.
Road grades: Be prepared for steep access roads when traveling with larger rigs. "We kept hearing this phrase from people out on the trails, it's so worth it. Mildly tough trek, with stairs on the short path, but the end result is worth the struggle for the amateur hiker," explains Kristin R. about Desoto Falls Recreation Area.
Seasonal considerations: Plan RV visits during moderate weather to avoid excessive air conditioning needs. "This is a new park and tree coverage is a bit sparse for the time being. Once the canopy fills out, it will be shady," notes George & Patty C. about Don Carter State Park.
Hookup variations: Confirm utility availability as it varies across pet-friendly Chattahoochee forest campgrounds. "There is water and bathroom access. DO NOT CAMP ANYWHERE THAT ISNT AN ESTABLISHED CAMPGROUND, the ranger will come yell at you," warns Everette G. about Raven Cliff Falls.
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